Arizona Republicans pass new generation of ‘show me your papers’ laws
GOP lawmakers are pushing a ballot measure that bars undocumented immigrants from many taxpayer-funded social benefits.
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Women who accused Phoenix doc of botched surgeries want restraining order
The women say they are being harassed and intimidated. The plastic surgeon wants a judge to dismiss the lawsuits.
Faith leaders call out racial disparities in pay for Sky Harbor workers
Clergy from across the Valley rally with Sky Harbor workers and demand Phoenix City Council members investigate.
Cactus League returns with World Series foes, big-league tourist dollars
The D-backs are back! And so are 14 other teams that make up spring training in the Valley. Here’s what you need to know.
Phoenix police kill man during shootout on Indian School Road
The fatality – the third Phoenix police killing in 2024 – came as officers investigated the robbery of a pawnshop.
Party-switching chief deputy Russ Skinner named Maricopa County sheriff
The longtime sheriff’s deputy changed political parties so he could replace Democrat Paul Penzone.
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Boos, lies and QAnon: Kari Lake hits campaign turbulence
Lake was booed by Republicans, she spoke at a QAnon fundraiser, and her campaign lied about $75,000 in speaking fees.
Phoenix police shoot, run over man in case of mistaken identity
“We’re running him over. Hold on,” an officer said seconds after another one shot David Epaloose.
Arizona public schools chief partners with right-wing propagandist
The move will present a “dumbed-down, whitewashed version of history” to students, critics said.
Abe Hamadeh’s big bro becomes his campaign sugar daddy in House race
“I’ve got a GREAT big brother. He’s always had my back.” And a fat checkbook.
Democrats propose paid medical, family leave for Arizona workers
“Paid family leave shouldn’t be a luxury.”
Welfare check turns into deadly shootout with Phoenix police
John Michael Lewis Jr., 43, was inside his home when shots were exchanged with officers. It’s not clear how he died.
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Valley officials, volunteers count homeless people on wet, dreary day
They searched sidewalks, alleys, parks, riverbeds and building doorways to count the number of unsheltered people in metro Phoenix.
Trulieve workers vote to unionize, score ‘historic win’ in Arizona
The last time agricultural workers in the state unionized was in 2000.
Phoenix man shot, seriously injured by police wants $50 million
The Aug. 1 incident unfolded quickly as Devin Thompson fled and an officer shot him at close range.
Political foes in Arizona House co-sponsor criminal justice reform bill
“A good bill is a good bill”: The legislation pays for attorneys’ fees for some people found not guilty in criminal trials.
Phoenix police release video of fatal shootout at Peoria auto dealer
Phoenix police officers have shot and killed two men in the first three weeks of 2024.
Supporters get 250,000 signatures for Arizona abortion ballot initiative
The measure would allow voters to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution.
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Victims of police violence call for ‘Bill of Rights’ in Arizona
The legislation would bring sweeping transparency, support to people injured by police or relatives of those killed.
Feeling sick? Cases of flu, RSV spiking in Arizona
The contagious respiratory illnesses are “widespread” and driving up hospital visits in Maricopa County and across the state.
As Phoenix police fight federal oversight, officers kill another man
Chief Michael Sullivan was blitzing the media on Thursday trying to head off federal oversight. Across town, officers gunned down another person.
Hundreds of volunteers to scour the Valley for homelessness count
In 2023, volunteers counted 9,642 people experiencing homelessness in the region during the annual effort.